By Dada Ahmed.
The October 19 local government election in Kogi State began peacefully, The Reporters reports.
Our correspondent, who visited some polling units in Lokoja, the state capital, between 8.30 a.m. and 10 a.m., reported that accreditation and voting were conducted in an orderly manner under the watch of security agencies.
At Ward A, Polling Unit 12, located within the premises of Crowther Memorial College, Lokoja, at about 9.30 a m, that our correspondent visited,voting was observed to be progressing smoothly.
The Reporters also noted a higher turnout of female voters compared to their male counterparts.
Some voters were observed exchanging pleasantries at the polling units visited.
However, the government’s restriction on vehicular movement, from 7 a.m to 4p.m, was not strictly observed, as some motorists were still seen on the roads during the voting process.
While some large business owners closed their doors to customers, operators of small businesses remained open during the restricted hours.
While some proprietors of big business enterprises closed doors to customers, operators of small commercial activities opened for business during the restricted hours
Reports from various local government areas across the state also indicated a peaceful atmosphere at the time of this report.
A total of 21 chairmanship and over 200 councillorship candidates are are expected to emerge as winners at the end of the voting exercise.
